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Savenay Family History

Savenay Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Saxena, Savela, Avena, Senay, Savona, Savery, Caveney, Kaveney

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Where is the Savenay family from?

You can see how Savenay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savenay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Savenay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Savenay family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Savenay's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Savenay families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Savenay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savenay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Savenay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Savenay. For the veterans among your Savenay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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